Crashed last evening
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: 22 miles west of South Bend
Thanks for the concern. I do have ABS on the front but, It happened so quick, I don't think I used the front brake. The thing that sucks is that I was comming home from the dealer because they were fixing the saddle bag lock. I didn't know it was going to rain or I would have waited until another time. I've been caught in the rain before but, if I know it's going to rain I stay home. I know some people are pretty comfortable in the rain but I am not. I beleive that I was hurrying to get home because I was only about two miles away and I just screwed up. I can't blame anyone or anything but myself. Hopefully, a leson learned. I'm just glad I am still alive to tell the story. It could have been much worse. I really beleive that by steering the bike between the car and the curb saved me some downtime. I am goint to look at the scoot this morning to see how bad it is. I hope to get back to riding as soon as I can get it fixed. I am going to ask the insurance company to rent one for me.
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Ontario, Canada
Glad you escaped with only minor injuries man, could'a been lots worse. I can understand the "I'm afraid to look" sentiment re: your scoot. Get er fixed when you're able and enjoy the ride again. Speedy recovery.
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Cruiser
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From: Seven Valleys Pa.
I have an "08" Ultra Classic. It only has ABS on the front. Or, the ABS doesn't work on the back. I started sliding as soon as I touched the rear brake. I acually left off the brake an then reapplied and it still started sliding. Please tell me it's supposed to have ABS on the back wheel also. Because than I can have a new ride every year.
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Cruiser
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From: Seven Valleys Pa.
I don't know if I have that option. I am just hoping. Actually, I took the bike to a local bike shop and they said they could have me back on the road in about three weeks. I hope he is right. I have to see it to beleive it. I take the bike to the insurance company Wednesday. I will find out then if they will give me a rental.
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Cruiser
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From: Seven Valleys Pa.
Well, I look at my ride yesterday and it is pretty bad!!!!! Frame is bent, highway bar really bent, both lowers broken, light bar bent, forks tweeked, front tireis against fender but not sure why, both floorboards messed up, right saddle bag scratched, tour pac scratched,shifter linkage bent, fairing scratched, windshield pulled out of fairing, handle bars bent,tank bent and scratched, and a few other things. Make me really sad to see my ride like this.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Retired and living in the mountains of NE PA
I have an "08" Ultra Classic. It only has ABS on the front. Or, the ABS doesn't work on the back. I started sliding as soon as I touched the rear brake. I acually left off the brake an then reapplied and it still started sliding. Please tell me it's supposed to have ABS on the back wheel also. Because than I can have a new ride every year.
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Road Master
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: The FIRST state, Delaware!
Millions of illegals driving illegally, causing accidents and worse case scenario (twice within a mile from my house) causing death as well- but they got you.
Anyway, glad to hear you are ok.
Anyway, glad to hear you are ok.
